Summary
Coloured engraving of Main Building of Melbourne Observatory. Depicts the observatory after 1883 (when the East Transit Room was built) and prior to 1892 (when the Computing Room was built to the left of the domed tower.
Description of Content
View of main observatory building, Melbourne Observatory. Image shows Observatory between 1883 (when East Transit Room constructed at left), and 1892 (prior to construction of Computing Room).
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Acquisition Information
Collected from Museum of Victoria, 03 Jul 1995
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Place & Date Depicted
Melbourne Observatory, South Yarra, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880s
Image shows the main Observatory building between 1883 (when East Transit Room constructed at left), and 1892 (prior to construction of Computing Room). -
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Format
Print - Engraving, Colourised
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Inscriptions
Below image: 'THE MELBOURNE OBSERVATORY'.
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Image Dimensions
29.2 cm (Length), 23 cm (Height)
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